Your home deserves a resident expert.

As a University Park Country Club resident and one of the community’s leading real estate professionals, Marina has personally toured a significant number of the homes offered for sale or sold in UPCC during the past several years. This firsthand knowledge allows her to compare your home more accurately with competing and recently sold properties—not simply by price and square footage, but also by neighborhood, view, floor plan, condition, renovation quality, improvements, and overall presentation. Marina combines this local perspective with 27 years of real estate experience to provide a confidential, property-specific valuation rather than relying on an automated estimate.

Not every improvement produces the same return. Marina helps sellers identify high-impact preparation—such as interior and exterior painting, refreshed landscaping, improved lighting, decluttering, and necessary repairs—while avoiding projects that may not be justified before a sale. She can also connect you with trusted, reliable professionals who can help complete the recommended work efficiently. This thoughtful preparation can strengthen your home’s presentation, increase buyer appeal, and help position the property for the strongest possible sale price.

Marina generally recommends a pre-listing inspection because it can uncover concerns before a buyer conducts an inspection after the home is under contract. Without advance knowledge, sellers may face a short deadline to evaluate and complete requested repairs, creating unnecessary stress and potentially higher costs. Even with an AS IS contract, significant inspection findings may cause a buyer to request a credit or price reduction—or to cancel during the inspection period. Identifying and addressing appropriate items before listing gives the seller more control, allows time to compare contractors and costs, reduces surprises, and may help protect the negotiated sale price.

Luxury homes require more than standard listing exposure. Sophisticated presentation—including professional photography, compelling property storytelling, targeted digital campaigns, direct outreach, and strategic positioning—can attract a broader pool of qualified buyers and help create stronger competition. Marina Solo is among fewer than 1% of real estate professionals nationwide who have earned the prestigious Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist™ designation. For University Park homes valued at $1 million or more, she markets not only to local buyers, but also to national and international audiences seeking the Florida lifestyle. Marina has also completed advanced coursework through the CCIM Institute, strengthening her expertise in investment analysis, market positioning, and real estate strategy. Combined with 27 years of negotiation experience, this preparation helps Marina navigate complex offers and pursue the strongest achievable price and terms.

A resident Realtor brings daily, firsthand knowledge of University Park’s distinctive neighborhoods, property settings, buyer preferences, and community details—insights that may not be apparent in public listing data. Marina has also developed relationships with buyers who are actively seeking homes in University Park Country Club. By hosting open houses nearly every weekend, she regularly meets prospective buyers face to face. When the seller permits or the property is unoccupied, Marina’s proximity can also make short-notice showing requests easier to accommodate. This “boots-on-the-ground” presence creates additional opportunities to sell your home faster.